2016 Map of Novice West

About this map

The boundary between Runnels Co and Coleman Co bisects this West Texas landscape, where the small community of Novice sits in the northeast corner. This 2016 survey highlights a region defined by complex drainage systems and water management, featuring numerous named reservoirs such as Novice City Lake, Daniels Lake, and Coker Lake. The terrain is punctuated by significant natural features like Blue Gap and several perennial water sources including Willow Spring, Jim Ned Spring, and Pecan Spring. For genealogists and local historians, the map preserves the location of Atoka Cem and Crews Cem, providing specific spatial context for early settlements. The topography is intricately carved by several major creek forks, notably the S Fork Jim Ned Cr, Hords Cr, and S Fork Mud Cr, which dictated the layout of the rural road network and FM routes.